Check out what's hot for Christmas

With just over a week until Christmas, retailers are bracing themselves for the last-minute rush and will no doubt be taking note of current buying trends. There is once again a notable fondness for Christmas themed jumpers with both adults and children adorning everything from Christmas puddings to reindeer on their fronts – but the big question is: what will be the hot products next year?

A great place to find out is Harrogate Christmas & Gift from 14th to 17th January at the Harrogate Convention Centre. A trade only show and a must attend event for anyone involved in the home, gift, visitor attraction or Christmas sectors. Visit www.harrogatefair.com

Almost ‘Superman’

Whilst Boland is featuring its Halloween range at the show this year, it has over 50 years selling Christmas products too. One favourite for 2018 demonstrates why it’s not always wrong to wear your trousers on your head! Come and see this and a whole lot more.Visit Boland on Stand C24/25

A bit cheeky

The Original Metal Sign Company is excited to reveal the latest offerings from its talented group of designers and artists and is proud to showcase its new Premium Metallic Range including ‘Nose Cone Girls’ with a cheeky not to the historic nose art which depicted pin-up girls on the fuselage of WW11 aircraft.

Manufactured to order, in the company’s purpose-built premises in Yorkshire, the metallic range is directly printed onto treated metal using the latest digital technology and will launch early January 2018 to mark. the centenary of the RAF.Visit the Original Metal Sign Company on Stand B10

Fragrant unicorns

Innovative gift wholesaler Puckator will be presenting a huge range of unicorn items big and small, with personal favorites including the magical manicure kit adorned with a metallic gold horn; lip balm tins available in sparkleberry, cotton candy, bubble-gum and marzipan dreams; plus tin candles scented with sugared coconut and vanilla, and fruity crush and pineapple.

All retailing with a price tag of less than £10 – the biggest problem you may face is getting hold of the elusive items before they sell out!Visit Puckator on Stand B04